OMG… Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes AKA Crack Potatoes. So easy. So good. From scratch with raw potatoes, no frozen potatoes here.
Based our old family recipe Old Fashion Cheesy Potato Casserole that is reserved for special occasions since it is too much work. You have to boil the potatoes, peel the potatoes, cool the potatoes, shred the potatoes, mix with other things and bake. I have done it but usual it is a “team” activity. My popular Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole is also based on that recipe.
So start with a pound of potatoes peeled and cut into small cubes. Cook in a slow cooker for a few hours until done. Now mash, add the goodies and cook for another 30 minutes or so. You can handle this.
So the story. I have been deficient in recipe posts the last few months (too much work time and a family emergency). My wife left town for grandma duties, so I’m home alone. So one of the common searches that bounce into my site is for crock pot shredded pork tenderloin. I don’t have one, but a “fake” pulled pork in a crock pot would be good eats for a few days (recipe to come). I’m walking around the local market and trying to avoid chips as a side. I would love cheesy potatoes but really… one of me and the work… no way. Then the mind kicked in with a plan.
Rating
A 5… A 5…
Notes: I have repeatedly tried to fake this with frozen potatoes. IT IS NOT THE SAME. The texture and taste are just wrong. There are tons of recipes out there using frozen potatoes. They are your ” take to the potluck” recipes. This is an “impress the company” recipe.
I didn’t add bacon or other things but toss in what you want.
Simple ingredients.
Start by peeling and cubing about 1 pound of potatoes. I used two huge russets, but three medium would be just right.
Spray a large crock pot with PAM and toss them in.
Spread evenly and cook on high for two hours.
Mash the potatoes in the crock pot.
Clean and slice six green onions.
Sprinkle with one teaspoon coarse salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the sliced green onion, 1 cup sour cream and one cup shredded cheddar cheese. Add cooked bacon or other things at this point. Mix until combined and then smooth over the bottom of the crock pot.
Cook 30 minutes more on high.
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Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes from Raw Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 pound potatoes - raw
- 6 green onions
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese - shredded
Instructions
- Start by peeling and cubing about 1 pound of potatoes. I used two huge russets, but three medium would be just right.
- Spray a large crock pot with PAM and toss them in. Spread evenly and cook on high for two hours.
- Mash the potatoes in the crock pot.
- Clean and slice six green onions.
- Sprinkle with one teaspoon coarse salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the sliced green onion, 1 cup sour cream and one cup shredded cheddar cheese. Add cooked bacon or other things at this point. Mix until combined and then smooth over the bottom of the crock pot.
- Cook 30 minutes more on high.
Have a question or something not clear? Ask in the comments.
If you like this recipe or find it useful, the pleasure of a nice 4 or 5 rating would be greatly appreciated.
Nutrition is for one serving. Number of servings is stated above and is my estimate of normal serving size for this recipe.
All nutritional information are estimates and may vary from your actual results. This is home cooking, and there are many variables. To taste ingredients such as salt will be my estimate of the average used.
Rebecca
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I made this as a breakfast potato dish so I cubed potatoes small. I didn’t mash. It cooked faster so I just kept checking it. Awesome! I will also make these for a dinner side dish as the recipe says but adding ranch seasoning mix. THIS IS A KEEPER!
DrDan
Hi Rebecca,
Welcome to the blog.
This is a somewhat odd recipe but I do like it since it is so simple. Thanks for your take on it.
Dan
Andrea Skrlac
I can’t speak for larger quantities, but doubling the recipe works just great!
DrDan
Hi Andrea,
Welcome to the blog.
Thanks for the report. I’m sure it will help some.
Dan
Lois
Hi, it sounds & looks delicious. Will I be able to triple or quadruple the recipe for a large family dinner. I would of course use my large crockpot, ( I have 4).
DrDan
I have not tried it.
My worry would be the direct contact of the potatoes with the bottom of the crock pot may be necessary plus getting up to temp after the mixing.
So I have my doubts. I would do the reference oven recipe for large groups. https://www.101cookingfortwo.com/chessy-potatoes/
Dan
Jennifer
I also found your site searching for baked crispy chicken thighs, and I’ve already bookmarked at least ten recipes. Love your blog!
leslie trumble
Found your site by searching for crispy baked chicken thighs then saw the top 10 for 2014 and saw these potatoes- outstanding! tastes like the guts of a twice baked potato. pinned it and will be making often. so easy. thank you :)
DrDan
Thanks for the note. It is a great side dish.
DrDan
Eva
I loved this recipe!!!!! Thanks :)
Chris
I know this is probably supposed to be a side dish but I think I’d like to just eat a bowl of this by itself! It looks cheesy and delish.
Lindsey
Do u need to put In any water or anything during step two to actually cook the potatoes?
Thanks
DrDan
Nope… just a spray of PAM to prevent sticking then the raw potatoes go in. Spread them evenly across the bottom and cook on high for 2 hours. They will cook just fine. I believe in simple…
DrDan
Lindsey
Tried it. Loved it. Can’t wait to make it again!
Kathy M
This looks great! I cannot wait to try this.
DrDan
Thanks for the note.
DrDan